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ArticleThe Primer: Week 2 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Egbuka could have a wonderful game in Week 2 as the tip of the passing spear for Baker Mayfield, who should be on the warpath against his former team. In Week 1, the Browns allowed the eighth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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Egbuka's first-read role and favorable matchup vs. Cleveland support WR1 upside.

Egbuka was shadowed by DJ Turner in Week 1, who followed him on 69% of his routes and limited him to 53 receiving yards in coverage. Despite the coverage, Egbuka was WR29 with a 21.4% target share, 63 receiving yards (2.17 YPRR), one deep target, and a team-leading 25% first-read share. He could have a wonderful game in Week 2 as the tip of the passing spear for Baker Mayfield, who should be on the warpath against his former team. Cleveland allowed the eighth-most yards per target and seventh-most fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers in Week 1.

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